Microaggressions are a subtle form of discrimination toward a marginalized group. They can be verbal or non-verbal, and someone who commits one may not even realize they’re doing so. Microaggressions can come in the form of statements, questions, or actions.
When microaggressions are allowed to go unchecked in...
Recently, New Jersey officials have begun an attempt to amend statewide discrimination laws in an effort to make them more similar to legislation in nearby states, such as New York.
Significantly, New York City introduced a bill banning weight discrimination at work. However, this type of law is...
As an employee, it is very important that you understand your rights in the workplace. The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) is an anti-discrimination law that protects employees from being discriminated in the workplace. The LAD prohibits discrimination and bias-based harassment in employment (including labor unions and employment agencies) based...
Despite the many federal, state, and local laws that protect disabled individuals at work, disability discrimination still occurs at workplaces across the state and country. In some cases, the discrimination is subtle and shrouded; in others, it is blatant and unapologetic.
If you are a disabled worker, it...
Numerous federal, state, and local laws exist to protect you from discrimination in the workplace. Unfortunately, employers, managers, and employees continue to implement and enforce discriminatory policies in some workplaces throughout New Jersey.
Whether they do so unwittingly or purposefully, the effect is still the same: violated workers’...
Federal and state laws include a concept known as “protected classes.” If an employee is part of a protected class, their membership in that class can’t be used to discriminate against them. This prevents employees from being fired from or denied jobs based on race, religion, or sexual orientation.
Whether because of a troubled period of your life or a single mistake you regret, you now have a criminal history. Maybe you’ve spent time in jail or completed hours of community service. Regardless, you have paid your debt to society and are looking for a fresh start. The question is whether...
Title 1 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects disabled workers when seeking employment and ensures they cannot lose their job solely due to their disability.
Employment law in the United States does get tricky, though. Most workers in the country have at-will jobs, which means they...
Although racial equality in the workplace has gained a lot of strides in the last couple of decades, the truth is that many people still experience discrimination, microaggressions, and harassment due to their race in the workplace.
Whether it be overt, systemic, or institutional racism, all forms are against...
If you have been a part of the labor force in recent years, you have likely seen various videos or attended training about discrimination in the workplace. You are also likely aware that discrimination can be illegal when it is motivated by age, disability, race, sex, or other protected...
